Saturday, August 22, 2015

A Night at Bogart’s

This past Friday night, my husband was enlisted to
be my sidekick for my first book signing since Saving Solanda came out. Saving
Solanda is the second book of the Roof Oasis Series and picks up where book
one, Roof Oasis, ends. The second book also ends with a cliffhanger. Book
three, Beware the Harvesters will be out next summer. Both books (science fiction/apocalypse/romance) can be purchased
on Amazon and Kindle

We headed out to Bogart’s Bookstore and Café located
in Millville New Jersey. It was the town’s 3rd Friday Event where
all the shops have tables outside to sell their goodies. Joining me was Cinsearae
Santiago-Reiniger, author, publisher, and her husband Dan.

I wanted to change my style for this new book,
taking on the character of Rosa Santiago, the commander of the Cuban Rebel Base.
The stories take place during the zombie apocalypse which was started by the
mysterious Leader. Playing the part of one of my characters meant that my
normal Steampunk outfit, better fitted for an afternoon tea service, would not
fit in with my being a zombie slayer. With the help of Historical Emporium and
my fashion designer granddaughter, Allie Gilbert, my outfit evolved. I still have some
more items to add over time.

There is a robot named Patty, who will be featured
in all four (maybe five depending on which character takes over) books. I had
just as much fun shopping for her outfit as I did mine. Thank you, Cinsearae
and Dan, for finding Patty for me.

The street was busy with shoppers and I had a nice
surprise when my Cousins Marie and Joe stopped by to buy the two books and visit
with us. Thank you, guys! A few moments later, a very close friend and her
family also stopped by to visit. Thank you, Jodie for hiking all the way there
to visit. It was much appreciated.

I’ll be doing more book signings in the next month
and I’ll post the dates on my blog. In October, I’m hosting the second annual
Steampunk Granny Bohemian Bazaar and the theme will be Frightful Halloween
Themes. I’ll post the venders, date and time in the next week or so.